"AS THE GUY WHO WORE THOSE SIZE 14S, EVEN I CAN'T ALWAYS EXPLAIN REASONS FOR THIS OR THAT. ALL I CAN DO IS TELL MY STORY"
FOREMAN, George and ENGEL, Joel. By George. New York: Villard, 1995. Octavo, original half navy cloth, original dust jacket. $325.
First trade edition, boldly inscribed on the half title by Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion: "To Richard / George Foreman / Yo Pal."
Now remembered as a television personality and pitchman for his namesake grill as well as "the champ you loved to hate," Olympic gold medalist boxer Foreman tells the story of his life and career, culminating with his comeback fight against Michael Moorer in 1994. Published in the same year as a signed limited edition of 1800 copies. Illustrated with 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.
A fine inscribed copy.